Kaitlyn Pratt
FOX 5 Atlanta welcomed Kaitlyn Pratt as a general assignment reporter in 2008. She now gets up before the sun to anchor Good Day Atlanta on the weekends and report during the week.
Her career has also included stops in Savannah and Macon. Kaitlyn started her news journey in Boston as a news writer and field producer.
Kaitlyn’s work has been honored with an Emmy nomination for breaking news and a Regional Edward R. Murrow award for Continuing Coverage of the Troy Davis death-row case. The Associated Press has also recognized Kaitlyn with its award for Best General Assignment Reporting.
When she’s not at work, Kaitlyn focuses on traveling and yoga. She’s working on her first children’s book. Kaitlyn and her husband also enjoy wrangling their three rescue dogs.
The latest from Kaitlyn Pratt
Shootout inside Conyers restaurant leads to standoff, suspect arrested
A shooting inside a Conyers restaurant Tuesday night led to an hours-long police search and standoff before officers arrested a suspect at a nearby home, authorities said.
GHSA to meet virtually Monday to discuss playoff schedule after brawl
GHSA warns Class 5A semifinal games may be postponed amid Gainesville legal fight.
Atlanta airport running smoothly Wednesday; heavy traffic expected
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was already seeing heavy traffic early Wednesday morning as travelers headed out to visit family and friends.
FAA lifts flight cuts, operations returning to normal at Atlanta airport
The FAA is lifting mandatory nationwide flight cutbacks this morning, allowing commercial airlines at 40 major airports — including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — to resume normal operations.
FAA flight cuts expand Tuesday, canceling more flights at Atlanta airport
Flight reductions are increasing at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as the FAA expands cuts to 40 major airports during the government shutdown, leading to more delays and cancellations for Delta and other carriers.
Louisiana woman praised for helping police catch shoplifting suspect
A Louisiana woman is being hailed as a hero after helping Slidell police chase down and arrest a shoplifting suspect who fled a Dillard’s store, ending a dangerous pursuit safely.
Soaking rain, winds make Monday commute difficult across metro Atlanta
Heavy rain caused a messy Monday morning commute in metro Atlanta, with more showers and cool, breezy weather expected through the week.
Hawks open 2025-26 season tonight at State Farm Arena
The Atlanta Hawks are kicking off their 2025–26 regular season Tuesday night at State Farm Arena — and fans are in for a treat before the team even takes the court.
Tiffany Foster murder: Jury selection begins for Reginald Robertson
After more than four years of waiting, the Coweta County case of missing mother Tiffany Foster is finally going to trial. Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Reginald Robertson, Foster’s former fiancé, who is charged with malice murder, kidnapping, rape, and concealing her death.
Mary Lin Elementary students take action to help Atlanta’s overfilled animal shelters
A group of students at Mary Lin Elementary School in Candler Park are working to fight the overcrowding at metro animal shelters.